[MtnTime2896]

I'm really mixed up right now. My SI is really bad and I have more energy (which scares me because now I have energy to go through with it).

How have you known when you had to go IP, if you have? When did you know you absolutely needed it?

Not sure what to say, just wanted to let you know I'm in the same boat of not being sure whether or not to go IP. Hope we both figure out what's best for us personally.

[wildflowerchild25]

What you described is when I go.

Basically when I see vivid images of me going through with my plan of the moment and I can't get them out of my mind. That's when I go. But I usually won't go unless a doctor recommends it to me. I won't take myself to the er. In fact I do everything I can to simultaneously push for it and fight it if that makes sense. It's like I really want to be there but I don't want to seem like I want it. It's weird.

[franz kafka]

Getting feedback from my therapist on whether or not I need IP is always really helpful. That or calling an after hours helpline.

Basically for me I know I need IP if I can't keep myself safe (I might do smaller SH gestures). I especially need to go if I'm delusional (feedback helps with this one) and I think I have no choice but to hurt myself.

[bioChE]

If you're that torn up inside, I would say you should go to the ER. The psychiatrist there will evaluate you, and they'll decide whether or not you need IP.

The decision will be out of your hands. You don't need to decide one way or the other, unless they give you the option. If they do that, they'll help guide you to the right decision.

Be safe. Go talk to them.

[HALLIEBETH87]

Just feeling hopeless. There's been times I just knew I needed he help or I was scared NOT to go. Other times...a therapist told me I needed to go and that they didn't want to make my choices for me......

[raspberrytorte]

It sounds like you need to go. I would go before something bad happens and you're forced to go.

[PenguinExMachina]

I went when my SIs got so bad, I started to plan, my energy was really high, and my impulsivity was really high. My therapist said it might be beneficial, so I went.

[JustJace2u]

I just got out of IP after 5 days, all because I was honest with my psychologist and wouldn't guarantee going to the ER for an evaluation. I also couldn't guarantee my safety at home, even though my only 'plan' was to OD on pills, and that rarely works.

[Moose72]

Various things. My meds being messed up; thinking I could fly off balconies; taking 30 pills; just lots of things. Sometimes I was so shaken from situational stuff I was full of rage and shaking.

[st0psign]

mixed states are dangerous. and if you have lots of SI, and you're feeling a bit up (impulsive) its a deadly ****in combination... If I were you i'd think about checkin myself in. that's when its time for me.

[Wander]

Só leigheas, it sounds like's to me that you need to be IP right now. For me when I have high SI and high energy to act on it I am in danger. These have been the times my T, pdoc or Er team have had me admitted to keep me safe. Your life matters, please stay safe. HUGS xx

[Travelinglady]

I was very depressed for several IP choices and manic for others. I knew I needed to get back on an even keel and also take a break from stress.

IP helps with suicidal ideation/attempts since the staff protects us from ourselves. Please make the choice to go to the hospital.

[fairydustgirl]

telling my therapist my SI and she told me she was not comfortable with my thoughts and that I needed to go to the hospital. I went straight to the psych hospital and was evaluated there at intake. the one time I went to the regular hospital ER they did nothing but give me a paper on depression and tell me to go to the psych hospital (that was my initial breakdown)

[Faltering]

I went to a clinic for a psych assessment and was forced IP based on the severity of my mixed symptoms. I had hallucinations, extreme anger, and urges to SI. It's probably a good thing I was forced because I wasn't going to go on my own accord. When you fear for your own safety, it's time to go IP.

When the people around me I trust--my mom, my therapist, and my psychiatrist--say that I need to go inpatient, I listen to them. I've learned there are times I can't trust my own brain so I have to listen to theirs.

[MtnTime2896]

I'm heading to the hospital early tomorrow morning (3 or 4 am), so that I can go through the entire intake process before it's too late in the day. I appreciate everyone's input. Thank you.

[Victoria'smom]

Good luck, stay safe.

[franz kafka]

Good luck! You're making the right decision.

[JustJace2u]

Originally Posted by Só leigheas

I'm heading to the hospital early tomorrow morning (3 or 4 am), so that I can go through the entire intake process before it's too late in the day. I appreciate everyone's input. Thank you.

You're making the right choice, as hard as it may be. Wishing you the best. Keep us posted

[*Laurie*]

I hope you're safely in IP. I'm sending you love and lasting light. Keep us posted <3

[dillpickle1983]

My roommate usually forces me to go, or if I don't go voluntarily he'll call the local crisis line to have me involuntarily admitted. Doesn't happen often. Usually if I'm really bad off manic and I'm not taking care of myself. i.e. Showering, eating, clothing myself etc.

[~Christina]

When I want to rip wings off butterfly's and have a plan with intent .

Stay safe

[BipolaRNurse]

I've never been in for mania (yet), but I go IP when I'm so depressed and suicidal that I can't stand myself anymore. It gives me a break from the stresses of my life and a safe place to be while I get straightened out.

[bioChE]

Best of luck to you. I hope you were admitted and can find relief.